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| Short version- I have 2 nice broodmares (daughter of Streakin Six, daughter of Dash for Cash) with one in foal to Dinero and one going to have an embryo pulled this spring. 3 yr old Dinero, 1 yr old Smooth Guy, out of the SS mare that are both nice. I have a 5 yo and 2 yo old as well, one is out of the SS mare, the other is one that I bought, I love them both.
Young horses and broodmares cost a lot of money to haul, season, breed, etc. I have a toddler and will probably have more children. I have a super supportive husband/family and we can afford to keep them but I'm seriously considering selling most of them and just buying something that doesn't require so much time and effort. I'm afraid I'll regret my decision here in a few years though so should I consolidate and upgrade or just tough it out?
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| I think it depends on what your short term and long term goals are. That would be my first question.  |
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| Thats tough, you have some nice ones. Maybe keep your favorite young horse, sell the rest and have one to bring along as well as a finished one you can get on and go...
Best of luck, I have a hard time letting go of what I own lol |
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Location: Kansas | Sounds like you have some nice nice girls. Ultimately, go with your gut. With the money you get from selling both mares....you could buy something absolutely worth the money. Are you just wanting to run and not worry about raising babies anymore? |
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| When I bought the first broodmare my goal was to raise, train, and compete on my own horse and I had no idea how incredibly tough it would be. It is so rewarding already to ride the ones that I have raised but I miss having a more "finished" horse to be competitive on. I worked my tail off to build this group of horses so my husband thinks I should just tough it out and finish what I started. I think I'm just experiencing growing pains with all these young ones. Maybe I just need to be patient and enjoy this season that God has me in because it's only temporary. I thought about buying a more finished horse as well but we are busting at the seams and my first priority is my daughter. Anyone else have similar experience? |
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Location: Kansas | BigMomma - 2014-10-27 2:14 PM When I bought the first broodmare my goal was to raise, train, and compete on my own horse and I had no idea how incredibly tough it would be. It is so rewarding already to ride the ones that I have raised but I miss having a more "finished" horse to be competitive on. I worked my tail off to build this group of horses so my husband thinks I should just tough it out and finish what I started. I think I'm just experiencing growing pains with all these young ones. Maybe I just need to be patient and enjoy this season that God has me in because it's only temporary. I thought about buying a more finished horse as well but we are busting at the seams and my first priority is my daughter. Anyone else have similar experience?
I understand :) I love watching babies grow, but hate it at the same time because I want to be out there training them so I can run barrels. |
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Location: North Central Iowa Land of white frozen grass | This is a tough decision that a lot of people go thru. When you started this you had dreams of what you wanted to do. You are about there. It's your decision but I would at least keep one of them to keep your dream alive. Some day your child will need a good seasoned older horse. By the time your child is 8 the one you keep will be just the right age. |
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Location: NC | Maybe sell all the young ones but maybe one. Keep the mares to replace the young ones later. and buy a seasoned horse... That way you have one to run and have fun on. One to season as you are running the new one, and the two mares to breed and replace the young ones.... good luck. |
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Location: Texas | I agree with the poster that said keep one young one and sell the rest. As a mother of 3, trying to keep the kids where they need to be (and my husband is a rancher so he's typically available to haul them all around), it is tough enough to keep my horse legged up and keep another one on the back burner.
I would consider consolidating. |
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| Y'all are helping me see the light at the end of the tunnel and I sure appreciate it. Sometimes it just helps to hear that. Thank you! |
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| I wouldn't sell the mares, thats breeding that you wont find again- at least I'd keep the SS daughter. You have put the years into getting the babies to the age to start training and going and I know its hard with little ones - I tried to season a nice horse but just couldn't because of off time due to pregnancy and how hard it is with little kids. That being said can your hubby use any of the young ones on the ranch? And keep them going when you can't? I say you are this close to the goal you set out for don't give up yet. |
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